The same is true of the High Line, which has spawned a thousand knockoffs, but the essence of Brooklyn Bridge Park is more complex than a long green catwalk above the street. The design was taking ...

In unexpected and wonderful ways, the Brooklyn Bridge captured the imagination of all Americans, and in the process became a symbol in American culture of strength, vitality, ingenuity and promise.

It started out with the logo of the Brooklyn Bridge on t-shirts, hats and sweaters. Now, it includes velour jumpsuits, Members Only jackets and sweatsuits. “There’s a lot of pride in every ...